Joe Biden Owns Up to Trump's 2024 Win: "I Took Responsibility"
Biden acknowledges involvement in Trump's election triumph success
In a candid interview, former US President Joe Biden admitted taking responsibility for his Republican successor Donald Trump's election victory in 2024. During a chat with ABC News, Biden confessed, "Yep, I do, because I was in charge, and he won. So I take the responsibility."
Biden expressed his belief that Trump purposely hampered his administration, focusing particularly on immigration policy. At the same time, he conceded that his administration fell short when it came to self-promotion, acknowledging, "We sucked at promoting ourselves."
Behind the Scenes The public portrayal of Biden's role and that of his wife, Jill, has faced scrutiny. In the interview, Jill spoke up, refuting accusations that she had prolonged her husband's campaign despite his questionable health. She reiterated supporting her spouse day and night, which, she admitted, was tough on her emotional wellbeing.
The 2024 Election Numerous reports revealed a lower voter turnout in 2024 compared to 2020, with approximately 7 million fewer votes nationwide. In the presidential election, Trump managed to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, who many considered the most qualified candidate for the presidency.
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In a 2025 interview on The View, Biden suggested that the low turnout in the 2024 presidential election might have played a significant role in Trump's victory. He wondered aloud about the reasons behind the apathetic voter attitude and admitted that the administration may have failed to effectively communicate its accomplishments to the public. He defended his vice president, Kamala Harris, emphasizing her high qualifications for the presidency.
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- Amidst these rumors, former US President Joe Biden defended Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that she was a highly qualified candidate for the presidency, who faced an unexpected victory by Donald Trump in the 2024 elections.
- Critics have pointed out unfounded claims stating that Jill Biden prolonged her husband's 2024 campaign despite questionable health, but Jill herself refuted these accusations and expressed how emotionally taxing it was to support Joe Biden throughout his presidency.
- During a 2025 interview on a popular talk show, Biden admitted to considering the impact of low voter turnout in the 2024 presidential election as a possible reason for Donald Trump's victory, suggesting that the administration may have failed to effectively communicate its accomplishments to the public.
